Apr 28, 2021
Pomona Residents Say Mining Causing Erosion; West End Refutes These Claims
Last night we brought you the story of concerned residents and farmers in Pomona who are concerned about the continued degradation of a riverbank that abuts the village. Tonight, Isani Cayetano has more from both the community residents and the company which says it is not doing anything differently than before. In fact, they say they found erosion problems when they arrived.
Isani Cayetano, Reporting
For years, the North Stann Creek River has been mined for aggregates by both licensees and non-permit holders who extract minerals for construction use. Those activities have left the waterway in a less than desirable condition, affecting every community downstream, including Hope Creek, Sarawee and Dangriga.